Etymology

lucubration

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Today it means: Intense and prolonged study or meditation; especially, late at night. Full definition →

Latin lūcubrātiō
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  1. Latin · derived fromlūcubrātiō“nighttime study”
  2. English todaylucubration

From the Latin lūcubrātiō (“nighttime study”), from lūcubrō (“work by artificial light”), from lūx (“light”). Compare luculent.

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